Discover foundational songwriting tools that will get you on a path to becoming a songwriter in this workshop series facilitated by Francesca de Valence, founder of I Heart Songwriting Club. Through specific melody writing, lyric writing and harmonic writing workshops, creatively upskill to tell your personal story through song. You’ll also learn practical ways to overcome common creative barriers including writer’s block and have the opportunity to get feedback on your new songs. These sessions are suitable for all songwriters, including absolute beginners (no music experience necessary). Through her visionary work as founder of the online songwriting club I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence is revolutionising the songwriting space. The Club has helped birth 25,000 songs changing the lives and careers of thousands of songwriters worldwide. The prolific and award-winning Australian songwriter and educator has a heroic songwriting catalogue of over 500 songs with cuts with much-loved Australian artists. Based in Brisbane, Francesca has been published by Songwriting Magazine UK and has facilitated workshops worldwide in partnership with APRA AMCOS, Irish Music Rights Organisation, and Folk Alliance International, plus has toured extensively in the USA and France. Francesca is also co-founder of the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival and hosts the inspiring podcast “The Magic of Songwriting”.What to bring to the workshop: A pen/pencil and a notebookA portable instrument, like a guitar or ukulele (if you have one)A bottle of water and lunchPhone or device with a simple voice memo recording app How to Register: Click Get TicketsCost: Free (spots limited)Time: 10am-4pmWhen you register, we’ll ask you a few simple questions about your songwriting background to help us tailor the workshop to you. Remember, no experience is necessary.